Decorative device
OwnerDerek William Ballinventor
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Abstract
A decorative device for displaying overlapping colors both in a static symmetrical configuration and in a kinetic, random and constantly changing pattern. It takes advantage of shades obtainable when a transparent or translucent layer of one color overlaps another. The device consists of at least two sheet-like chambers in face to face relationship. In each chamber there are at least two immiscible fluid phases of different specific gravities each of a different color although optionally including a colorless phase. Preferably there are two chambers of two phases each, one phase being colorless and the other three phases being colored the three primary colors.
Claims7
A decorative device comprising:
- a pair of sealed sheet-like chambers in face-to-face relationship, the major portion of each said chamber being transparent;
- spacing means around the periphery of each sheet for forming said chambers;
- a pair of mutually immiscible fluid phases of different specific gravities provided in each said chamber;
- a first coloring substance homogeneously dissolved in at least one phase in one chamber;
- a second coloring substance homogeneously dissolved in one phase of the other of said pair of chambers;
- a third coloring substance homogeneously dissolved in the other phase in one of said chambers;
- said first, second and third coloring substances being insoluble in the other fluid phase in its respective chamber;
- and a stand means on at least one end of said pair of chambers for resting said device in an upright position;
- the arrangement being such that when said device is at rest there is created a static display of predetermined color combinations and when said apparatus is inverted there is created a kinetic superimposition of irregular images or patterns as each of said pairs of phases returns to equilibrium.
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